Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-10-19

GnIOuGn IAo YAhSe IN AS way OUT west
This was no; SO very long ago, and may
have seen In that covered wagon some Of
the pioneers Of Minnesota. In 1870 the entire
population of your state was 439, 900, and Of
these SO, 800 were born in the state OF New
York. So you see there Is nothing strange
in saying that New York boy might have
seen some OF these people on their way
here And / do not mention this large pro
portion Of your population as coming from
New York for the claiming you owe any Of
your prosperity to any virtue which might
origin. .$.: ~ Z.
lam only thinking OF the idea had
emigrating out West were leaving old civil
ization behind, and am thinking how alb
surd it would be for mo it should meet one
OF these pioneers or his sons on your streets
to day and attempt to trace with him the
civilization, the cultivation and the refine
ment Of his present home with that he OF
sides, the fact that the Eastern states furn,
ished SO largely to your population gives
all the better right to be proud of you.
And it seems to me that every American
citizen should he proud that his country can
produce two such cities, with the history,
the growth, and the success of Minneapolis
and St Paul. Prolonged and enthusiastic
Long and prolonged applause followed
The people seemed still unsatished. "Get
up, Frankie, get up, frankie" was heard
in all directions. The President took Mrs.
Cleveland's hand, and as the lady arose
witching smile and bow, the spectators sent
up round Of cheers that outdid all their
efforts in that line before. The party i'm
mediately withdrew from sight, descended
to their carriages and the great procession
once more moved forward. -.'.
AIS
were escorted by the 1st Regiment NJ. N. g.,
and proceeded to the Exposition, and on
arriving proceeded to the top of the tower
for the indispensable view afforded. De-
scending they were escorted to the platform
where they were greeted by such con-
gregation as the President will never again
see under one roof in this country. After
cheers, music and cheers Mayor Ames in
troduced the President who made 3-min-
ute response. President Cleveland finished
his speech rather Unexpectedly to the crowd
and there was an awkward pause. It was
relieved in moment VIXEN Mayor Ames
stepped forward and said: Ladies and
troduce the lady who year ago started
the machinery of this Exposition for the
first time, the first lady Of the land. Mrs.
Mrs Cleveland arose with smile on her
face. and walked forward to the edge of the
Here again she gracefully bowed, and the
vast audience stood up in acknowledgement
of her salutation and cheered wildly, at the
Same time waving hats, hands and handker-
chiefs The ovation was magnificent. I'm
mediately a basket OF flowers was handed
party left the platform and descending to
the second floor passed into the art gallery.
Mayor Ames again escorted the President
and Judge Rea Mrs. Cleveland and they
were again conveyed to the West, where a
quiet dinner was enjoyed, and att 80 start
Omaha. This drive through the illuminated
streets was happily described by the ex-
c,amation of Mrs. Cleveland. Coming down
,Nicollet avenue she looked silently down
the street at the illumination for several
minutes, and then turning to Mayor Ames,
said: tsThis looks almost like fairy land,
ever Witnessed" And 50 they left US. ;
President Cleveland reached Omaha
about noon ON Wednesday. His train,
enroute, arrived at Sioux City at $50 a. M,
and the party were given an hour to
inspect the glories of tho famed Corn
Palace an incident they all enjoyed. At
Council Bluffs Senator Henderson, Con
gresham McThane and q committee of
gentlemen came on the Presidents train
man Dorsey and municipal officers well
coined the President. The carriage to
which the President and his wife were
escorted was mass of roses, wreaths of
which decked the horses. The city was
handsomely decorated and the Welcome to
His escort through the streets was the and
U. s. Infantry, the Knights Of Pythias, a
company OF full blood Indians, with an
Indian band, from the Genoa school and
various society and social organizations.
It was o magnificent greeting from q
generous people. Kansas City was
reached at p. M, and until midnight the
of the demonstra Of happy, patriotic
city, whose courtesies were magnificent and
whose Inequalities were lavish.
The President concluded his visit to
Kansas City, by taking part in the cere-
mony OF laying the corner stone Of the new
Y. NJ. IA. building making brief address
approbative Of the work of the Y. NJ. G. "A.
the CITY Mr.. and Mrs. cleveland we're given given
a view of the place on an eminence 800 feet
above the town. At their reception in the
portico OF the government building SO, OOC
people were present. After all ceremonies
we're passed the Presidential train left fol
Memphis. Tenn.
The trip to Memphis, the route being
through sparsely settled country, was
quiet and uneventful. Memphis was reached
at S:4Op M, and from that hour until mid
spight, the various features OF an elaborate
reception were continued, the colored people
taking quite q prominent part, The display
OF fireworks was fine. The President and
Mrs. Cleveland showed great delight al
their creating in the city SO noted for It's
beautiful ladies.
ssWASHINGTtlN GOSsIP. 4.
The most striking feature Of the
financial situation al present, il the effort q
the treasury department to increase the
amount Of public money held by the de-
pository banks. Secretary Fairchild has In
creased the amount which can be held By
one bank from $500. GOO to $1 ,QO0, 0OO, AND
has increased the percentage OF funds which
banks can hold upon bonds deposited II
is estimated that at least 4, 0O0, 600 ct the